So that leaves a Final Four of Pittsburgh, Louisville, Gonzaga and Memphis. Two non-power conference schools? What am I thinking.

Anyway, here’s how things might just go from there:

SEMIFINALS

(1) Louisville(2) Memphis

(1) Pittsburgh(4) Gonzaga

FINAL

(1) Louisville(1) Pittsburgh

CHAMPION

(1) Louisville

I insisted well before the season started that if someone other than North Carolina would win the national championship, the best bet would be Louisville. It hasn’t changed. The Cardinals are loaded with big men, and forward Terrence Williams is the sort of do-everything player who can win a game in a pinch. Pittsburgh’s really good, too, but ultimately Rick Pitino’s team should be considered the favorite to snip down the nets in Detroit.